Tin Can Flat Campground

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Saint Joe, Idaho Wild and Scenic River (Recreational) · Open Access

2,772 ft
Elevation

Tin Can Flat Campground features 11 camp units, potable water (June-October), and vault toilets. Please observe the Pack it In, Pack it Out refuse policy. Attractions include St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, fishing, floating (until mid-July).

The facts

  • Season: Memorial Day – November 4 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

Drive 10 miles east of Avery on St. Joe River Road (FH 50).

47.23001, -115.62079 · 47°13'48.0"N 115°37'14.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in5.53.94.53.53.32.91.01.11.63.25.65.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Tin Can Flat Campground

Can you reserve a site at Tin Can Flat Campground?
No. Tin Can Flat Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $15/ night when water pump handles are on or or $12/ night without water and an additional $5.00 for third vehicles.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Tin Can Flat Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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